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Peter

originally posted at: http://www.theresstillhope.org

Nothing you can ever do will make God love you more. And nothing you have ever done has made him love you less.

Exhibit A – Peter 

In Mark 14, Peter slept three times when he should have been praying (14:32-42). Later in the same chapter, Peter denied Christ three times (14:66-72).

Still, Jesus never gave up on Peter.

Peter was a mess in Mark 14. But by Acts 2, he shook it off, picked himself up, and preached the most impactful sermon the church would ever hear.

What Jesus did for Peter, he wants to do for you.

Recovery Step: Don’t measure yourself by the failures of your past, but by the hope of your future.

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Castimonia Retreat Registration – ALMOST HALF FULL!!!

We are almost 50% full for the retreat in just 6 days! Please register ASAP so you can secure your spot. Out of State attendees receive a full scholarship, just contact info@castimonia.org for details. If you cannot afford to attend, please contact us as we have full and half scholarships available!

Retreat Dates: November 7th – 9th
Early Registration through August 31st – $195
Regular Registration September 1st – November 4th – $220

For more information or to register please use the link below:

Castimonia.org/retreat

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New Castimonia Meeting in Sugar Land on Thursday Nights!

I am humbled to announce that we will officially be starting a new Castimonia meeting on Thursday nights at Sugar Creek Baptist Church on September 2nd.  The Tuesday night meeting has grown to capacity and now another meeting is needed. The room for Tuesday and Thursday nights will be Room 118.

Thursday Nights
7:00pm – 8:30pm
Sugar Creek Baptist Church – Room 118
13213 Southwest Fwy.
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Starting on September 2, 2025

Praise be to God, the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for all He has done to grow His ministry!

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Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 123: Transactional: Living in Compliance

 In this episode, we explore the Transactional Quadrant—where recovery becomes more about checking boxes than changing hearts. You may be sober, but are you truly free?

We discuss the difference between compliance and transformation, the trap of religious performance, and how to let your tools (filters, check-ins, groups) lead to real intimacy with Jesus.

Reflection Questions:

  • Is my recovery about avoiding consequences—or becoming more like Christ?
  • Am I driven by fear… or drawn by grace?

Quote:

“The real blessing is not the sobriety we seek, but the journey we walk.” – Mark Denison

Next Episode: Transformational: Where Freedom Gets Real

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Fairfield Meeting Room Change This Week

The location for the Monday and Thursday meetings at Fairfield Baptist Church has changed for this week. We will be meeting in the Youth Building, which is the one closest to Hwy 290. We will meet in the front classroom near the restrooms, which is to the right after you enter the building on the 290 side.